Posts by Teaswizzler • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: 2 Storey Home w Ultimate Homes / Peter StannardBuilding A New House

24 March 2015

Mar 24, 2015 8:36 pm

We've just had handover for our two story home built by Ultimate Homes. Our experience was mostly very good. The build quality was excellent and the site supervisor has high standards and so the home reflected this. The time frame was average ( about sixteen months including waiting three months for...

We've just had handover for our two story home built by Ultimate Homes. Our experience was mostly very good. The build q...

Re: 2 Storey Home w Ultimate Homes / Peter StannardBuilding A New House

23 April 2015

Apr 23, 2015 5:20 pm

I don't have a trick sheet(good idea though) but Prestart was definitely the only weak link in our experience. I believe that they now organise a separate electrical appointment where you can discuss placement of outdoor lights in relation to down pipes, what needs to be done through the the company...

I don't have a trick sheet(good idea though) but Prestart was definitely the only weak link in our experience. I believe...

Re: 2 Storey Home w Ultimate Homes / Peter StannardBuilding A New House

23 April 2015

Apr 23, 2015 11:48 pm

We had an appointment with Intelligent Homes which was an inclusion and you can upgrade this. Is this what you mean by network cabling?I don't think we changed any windows. A question re your floor plan, how wide is the laundry? We've recently moved out of a rental, very close to your block, by coin...

We had an appointment with Intelligent Homes which was an inclusion and you can upgrade this. Is this what you mean by n...

Re: 2 Storey Home w Ultimate Homes / Peter StannardBuilding A New House

24 April 2015

Apr 24, 2015 11:40 am

We think that the IH package means NBN ready and we didn't pay any extra for this. Our laundry is less than 2m so that will heaps. And I remembered that we did change some windows with insignificant cost impact and the sales consultant told us that bricks and windows are similar in cost so if there ...

We think that the IH package means NBN ready and we didn't pay any extra for this. Our laundry is less than 2m so that w...

Re: 2 ys to build a 3x2? my troubles with Commodore HomesBuilding A New House

10 September 2014

Sep 10, 2014 11:08 pm

I'm really sorry to hear that you are having the same experience that we had about eight years ago, or should I say, eight to ten and a half years ago. Yep, 2.5 years to build a one story house with the same company. Our list of frustrations was about as long, but the good news is that when we final...

I'm really sorry to hear that you are having the same experience that we had about eight years ago, or should I say, eig...

Re: 5 bedroom narrow lot subdivisionIntroductions

8 September 2013

Sep 08, 2013 1:22 am

You have probably sorted this by now, as you posted a few months ago, but we are also building a two story home for a family of six in Stirling. We looked at 101, Ben Trager and Ultimate, and settled on the Ascot through Ultimate Homes with modifications. One was to add French Doors to a lounge room...

You have probably sorted this by now, as you posted a few months ago, but we are also building a two story home for a fa...

Re: 5 bedroom narrow lot subdivisionIntroductions

10 September 2013

Sep 10, 2013 8:20 pm

Yes we did, and Stirling insist on a 6 m average set back, which means the back yard is not big but we've manged to make a decent side yard, and by putting the clothesline along the narrow side and the alfresco at the back, all the side yard will be usable, especially for our dog who rules the yard....

Yes we did, and Stirling insist on a 6 m average set back, which means the back yard is not big but we've manged to make...

27 May 2018

May 27, 2018 9:32 pm

I’ll google that ! Don’t like my chances though...

27 May 2018

May 27, 2018 9:56 pm

Thanks. Are you happy with how they look?

28 May 2018

May 28, 2018 10:24 pm

Thanks. Are you happy with how they look? Who? Me? Yes , sorry I didn’t post that properly. I meant how the charcoal tiles look with the rest of the bathroom.

Who? Me? Yes , sorry I didn’t post that properly. I meant how the charcoal tiles look with the rest of the bathroom.

Bathroom planningBathrooms and Laundry

27 May 2018

May 27, 2018 9:22 pm

I am planning a new home and have two questions for the bathroom community. Firstly does anyone know how to prevent the etching that results from soap buildup on glass screens? Is it related to the quality of the screens or the type of soap you use? I’m a regular cleaner and have tried just about ev...

I am planning a new home and have two questions for the bathroom community. Firstly does anyone know how to prevent the ...

27 May 2018

May 27, 2018 9:56 pm

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180527/f1ec0effdaf764bbb2a700a93df68972.jpg Like this https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180527/c717b78c3580d4fa529b26fa4f6403fa.jpg Or this They look great. Might be possible I think. Thanks

They look great. Might be possible I think. Thanks

29 May 2018

May 29, 2018 10:05 pm

I meant how the charcoal tiles look with the rest of the bathroom. They look very nice. A bit tough to photograph a small space but here are some shots taken before the bathrooms were completely finished. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180528/bdd2328b7fc1b9fca337fcae299c3f4d.jpg https://uploads...

They look very nice. A bit tough to photograph a small space but here are some shots taken before the bathrooms were co...

Re: Building @ The Glade ByfordBuilding A New House

16 November 2013

Nov 16, 2013 8:28 pm

How do you find the quality of Ultimate Homes compares?

Re: Building new house - choosing a builderBuilding A New House

25 May 2019

May 25, 2019 1:23 am

I’m very impressed with Redink up until now. We are a few weeks from Practical completion and have had excellent customer service and more flexibility than in our last two builds with other builders. Good site supervisor and quality work to date.

I’m very impressed with Redink up until now. We are a few weeks from Practical completion and have had excellent custome...

Re: ClotheslinesBathrooms and Laundry

9 January 2020

Jan 09, 2020 12:20 am

I’d go with the side path and keep the lawn free. Sometimes it’s wind that you need more than sun; especially in winter and East is better than south.

I’d go with the side path and keep the lawn free. Sometimes it’s wind that you need more than sun; especially in winter ...

Re: Cream windows/white shutters?Interior Decorating Lounge

19 May 2014

May 19, 2014 9:12 pm

I'm no expert but I think it will look nice and fresh. I've done it before and thought it looked lovely.that was blinds though, not shutters.

I'm no expert but I think it will look nice and fresh. I've done it before and thought it looked lovely.that was blinds ...

Re: Does Surfmist and Colorbond Dune work?Interior Decorating Lounge

11 June 2019

Jun 11, 2019 12:47 am

I like Surfmist with Evening Haze better, for what it’s worth. The tones seem to work well together.

Evergreen FlooringBathrooms and Laundry

14 November 2018

Nov 14, 2018 1:06 am

Has anyone used this Perth company, especially their narrow floorboards?